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Acquisitions Specialist Be A

Location:
New Haven, CT
Salary:
Negotiable
Posted:
February 13, 2025

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Connie Dobbs

Library Acquisitions Specialist

New Haven, CT 06513

475-***-****

**************@***.***

Job Objective A well-organized Library Acquisitions Specialist seeking a job in your company.

Highlights of Qualifications:

Highly experienced in ordering, acquisitions, monitoring and documentation of library resources

Profound knowledge of library acquisitions and collection development principles and practices

Outstanding knowledge of cataloging, serials module management and digital acquisitions trends

Proficient in using integrated library system, bibliographic utilities, Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with library journal vendors and publishers

Ability to manage library acquisition budget and move loaded book-carts

Professional Experience:

Library Acquisitions Specialist

New Haven Free Public Library

September 2000 – Retirement in 2012

Responsibilities:

Placed, managed, and reviewed ordering of library materials and resources in all formats.

Contacted and worked with appropriate vendors for acquisitions and collection of library resources.

Checked incoming orders and materials and detected potential licensing issues.

Prepared and provided management reports and usage statistics related to acquisitions.

Trained staff in use of online acquisitions tools and assisted with resolution of acquisition issues.

Created, documented, and implemented acquisition policies for library.

Acquired, checked, and reviewed all print, electronic, and online library materials.

Participated in collection development activities and assisted with Reference Desk services, as required.

Developed, managed, and monitored acquisitions budget for library.

Created and maintained strong business relationships with all vendors.

Trained, and supervised staff and student volunteers.

Prepared and maintained assessment data, budget reports, and purchase records.

Hardware/Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, Acrobat, Google Chrome, Safari, Google Drive, Dropbox, and QuickBooks

Equipment Proficiency:

Stationary, business telephone systems, printers and photocopiers, computer hardware, fax machines, shredders, mailing equipment, and storage equipment.

Education

High School Diploma - 1972

Wilbur Cross High School

New Haven, CT



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